How to pronounce publicate
Say it like PUHB-luh-kayt. Publicate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHB).
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- PUHB
- luh
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Publicate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of publicate
American and British speakers say publicate in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌbləˌkeɪt/ in the US and /ˈpʌbləˌkeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHB-luh-kayt.
What does publicate mean?
- To publish or make publicly known.
Where does publicate come from?
Cited from the mid 16th century and traced from Latin publicat (“to publish, to make publicly known”)
Questions about saying publicate
How do you pronounce publicate?
Say PUHB-luh-kayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌbləˌkeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈpʌbləˌkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in publicate?
Publicate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHB). Broken into parts: PUHB · luh · kayt.
Do Americans and Brits say publicate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌbləˌkeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈpʌbləˌkeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.